Anonymous wrote:Haven't done Fraxel but very interested. I've done IPL once and got burned very badly. My face swelled to twice the size and my face was covered with blisters. I now have two scars on my face. My face was certainly clear of spots after the trauma passed though. But a lot of my friends do IPL with great effects. They walk out the door and are good to go. I think I'll try fraxel next. I've heard good things.

This is terrible! Did a derm do that to you? Were they completely inept? Are they still practicing? (practicing, ha ha)

Anonymous wrote:my derm recommended liquid nitrogen.

For sun spots?

Anonymous wrote:my derm recommended liquid nitrogen.

Has anyone had experience with this?

I don't think Fraxel is used for just sunspots - as PPS have said, that's more IPL's territory. Fraxel is a bigger deal for bigger issues. Let the derm decide which laser to use. There are so many these days!

my derm recommended liquid nitrogen.

I have not done Fraxel but have done 1 IPL. In general, if spots are your only concern you'll probably be good with IPL. If you have other issues, lines, etc. then fraxel is definitely more heavy duty & better results. It also costs much more. My one session of IPL with a downtown derm (the derm did the IPL, not a tech) was $600. I'm certain you get get for less but I would be wary of just anyone doing it - you can burn for sure if not done properly. I am going for a 2nd IPL but in my home state where it costs half as much! I'm 43 & def have age/sun spots & General discoloration. The IPL helped but they are not gone. I'd do fraxel in a heartbeat if a few grand were irrelevant to me.

How much is it? How many sessions do you need?

Anonymous wrote:I've done both IPL and Fraxel. They both work but Fraxel went deeper. Highly recommend both. They both hurt in the sense that's like a rubber band hitting your face. But, I have a low pain threshold and I'd do it again. Very happy with my results.

Me too. But don't you think Fraxel healed faster even though it was deeper?

never heard of it, but just googled it. Sound like a lot of unhappy people out there - be careful.

Haven't done Fraxel but very interested. I've done IPL once and got burned very badly. My face swelled to twice the size and my face was covered with blisters. I now have two scars on my face. My face was certainly clear of spots after the trauma passed though. But a lot of my friends do IPL with great effects. They walk out the door and are good to go. I think I'll try fraxel next. I've heard good things.

I've done both IPL and Fraxel. They both work but Fraxel went deeper. Highly recommend both. They both hurt in the sense that's like a rubber band hitting your face. But, I have a low pain threshold and I'd do it again. Very happy with my results.

Me too! Debating between IPL and fraxel. Would love more info!

Please share...I need this!

does anyone have experience with this?
cost
pain
positive/negative
any recommendations for dr or medspa?

TIA